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Florida Ranks #3 in Business, Struggles with Living Costs
7/15/2025
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- Florida secures the #3 spot in CNBC's 2025 America’s Top States for Business, thanks to its robust economy and workforce.
- North Carolina leads the rankings, with Texas in second place.
- High living costs hinder Florida, resulting in an “F” grade and a #48 national ranking.
- The rankings evaluate 135 metrics across 10 competitiveness categories.
